Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 receives positive early reviews

Early access reviews for the single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 have been overwhelmingly positive, marking a significant turnaround for the franchise. On Steam, the campaign has achieved high approval ratings, with some reports citing over 90% positive reviews, making it the best-rated title in the series on that platform in many years.

Critics and players have praised the narrative quality and action sequences. The campaign is estimated to last between six and eight hours across 16 missions, featuring locations such as France and North/South Korea. While the full release is scheduled for October 23, 2026, the early access period has already generated significant discussion regarding character fates, including the ambiguous status of Captain Price.

Barry Sloane, the actor portraying Captain Price, has acknowledged the fan feedback while urging players to avoid spoilers. The upcoming full launch will include the competitive multiplayer component and the DMZ extraction mode.